We have introduced a 25 cent discount for all guests that use their own reusable mugs or choose to stay for a coffee in our ceramic cups.

We have introduced a 25 cent levy on single-use cups in an effort to discourage the number of cups we use. All proceeds of the 25 cent levy initiative are placed into a sustainability fund and applied towards other waste-reducing programs.

We partner with local farmers, producers, and suppliers and are committed to local and organic ingredients for our baked goods, breads, milk offerings and drink ingredients, wherever possible.

We are committed to sourcing coffee beans from family farms that are grown using traditional, organic methods and with minimum synthetic inputs.

We are donating coffee grounds to local gardeners for composting purposes

We are consolidating our green coffee inventory to one warehouse location, cutting green coffee transportation emissions in half once they reach North America.

We are upcycling all burlap sacs and getting them picked up by local farmers.

We are using Ecochit cashier re- ceipts, double-walled recyclable cups to reduce the usage of sleeves, recyclable lids, paper straws, recyclable coffee bags.

Encouraging the use of reusable stainless steel straws, utensils,water glasses, containers and bags.

When plastic / paper is unavoidable, aiming to use only non-virgin plastic / paper that is 100% recyclable.

Helping our guests recycle effectively in-store with clear signage and labelling.

Continuing to work with municipalities, and zero waste consultants, staying ahead of legislation restricting single-use packaging.

Reducing the carbon footprint of our operations by consolidating transportation and storage, and participating in carbon offset programs.

Minimizing food waste and arranging for donations of food.

Compostable packaging is often not compostable by our local municipalities. When composting technologies and legislation catch-up, we will be the first to adopt and roll-out across our organization.